Need an alternative for keyboard and mouse gaming assistance?
Need an alternative for keyboard and mouse gaming assistance?
Hi,
I own a brand new PS5 Controller and want to connect it wirelessly to my Windows 11 PC. My setup only supports USB and Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth. I’m not very experienced with gaming setups and prefer casual play on my PC connected to the TV, so I’ll be using the controller from a distance—like on a couch or sofa.
I have a few questions:
- What’s the most effective way to link the PS5 Controller wirelessly to my PC while minimizing input lag?
- Will the input lag increase as I move further away from the PC?
- Does this addition improve the overall performance of my build?
Regarding recommendations, I’m curious if this device will help address the issues. Also, what PCI card or USB device do you suggest? Is an internal PCI better than an external USB connection?
Thanks,
There's only Bluetooth, so that's really the only option.
No, it'll just drop out.
I've used
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-USB-BT500-...08B9WQFTL/
for several years and it's been flawless. It doesn't even require drivers.
However keep in mind that PS5 only supports DirectInput, which most games today don't support. You need
DS4 Windows
to make sure the PS5 controller works in those games, though keep in mind they'll still use Xbox controller prompts.
I tried using a program named SCP on PS3 controllers. It performed poorly. I was told PS4 and newer controllers should work seamlessly, but I've struggled to get them to function well, especially the older models. (Newer Xbox controllers need an extra-priced fob for PC use)
I find the design of the Xbox One less appealing than the PS style, even for my fingers. However, frequent problems with connections or actual operation persisted despite compatibility and settings adjustments in places like Steam. It was nearly as often that each game produced entirely different outcomes if it worked at all.
Things seem to have improved, but considering how people set up their tech spaces, I wouldn't expect a Sony device to be as reliable long-term as an MS one when one is available. As they say...
Using that bluetooth usb adapter, do you experience drops if you're far away from it? Should the adapter be connected directly to the front USB port on the PC rather than the rear ones to enhance the connection with the controller? And are internal PCI cards better than external USB devices for this purpose?
Bluetooth 5.0, which is what the controller uses, is designed for a range between 100-1000 feet. And it doesn't matter where you plug it in. I just tried a quick test with my earphones and I can walk anywhere in my apartment without issue.
There's no advantage to using an expansion card.
PCI expansion cards directly connected to the motherboard offer no speed benefit compared to external USB 3.0 or higher ports. Your gaming PC, which cost around $1000s and included built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, likely uses the latest Bluetooth version 5.0. When using your Xbox Series controller at a distance, you experienced dropouts and high input lag; moving the wireless antenna to the front resolved the problem. The device you’re considering has a fixed magnetic antenna located at the back, which may not be easily visible or accessible from the front. This could affect signal quality depending on placement.
Bluetooth reaches a limit of 50Mbit/sec, but USB 2.0 handles it more than seven times.
It doesn't matter. The communication will be limited by the slowest component in the sequence. Bluetooth won't perform better on USB 3.0 or PCI Express because it's significantly slower than those connections. If your vehicle moves at only 40 km/h, you're not concerned about speed limits on roads with higher limits; the connection will simply be less stable.